The Flash, #242

Published: June 1976

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The Flash #242

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1 page superhero

"With one finger I eliminate the Flash!"

Characters
  • The Flash
  • Member of the Electric Gang
  • Green Lantern (vignette)
Story Notes

Colors and letters credits from Carl Gafford via the GCD Error Tracker.

Superman Saves the Earth
Story 1 1 page superhero
Storyline

Aliens want to destroy the Earth as it is a backward planet of no use, until Superman introduces them to Hostess Cup Cakes.

Characters
  • Superman
  • aliens
Credits
Story Notes

An advertisement for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring DC characters and produced by DC staff. Inside front cover.

The Charge of the Electric Gang!
Story 2 10 pages superhero
Storyline

While The Flash is having difficulties catching the Electric Gang, Iris cracks the case. In the final two panels, The Rogues Gallery convene to mourn the passing of a colleague, but which villain has died?

Characters
  • The Flash [Barry Allen]
  • Iris Allen
  • The Electric Gang
  • Mirror Master [Sam Scudder]
  • The Trickster [James Jesse]
  • Captain Cold [Len Snart]
  • Captain Boomerang [Digger Harkness]
  • Weather Wizard [Mark Mardon]
  • Heat Wave [Mick Rory]
Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

All Creatures Great and Small!
Story 3 7 pages superhero
Storyline

The Ravagers from space spray an Indian valley with dust that causes a size reversal in the animals there, i.e. giant flies and miniature elephants.

Characters
  • Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
  • Itty
  • The Ravagers
Credits
Story Notes

Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Justice for All Includes Children, 4
Story 4 1 page advocacy; superhero
Characters
  • Superman
Credits
Story 5 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Letters of comment from readers Scott Gibson, Joe Peluso, T. E. Pouncey, Fred Schneider, and Bob Robinson.